Associate Director

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. To plan and lead the successful delivery of a programme of works being delivered by an ‘Area Delivery Team’ made up of the client’s partners and contractors in accordance with their corporate values and following requirements: Health and Safety Strategy - Personnel Safety, Process Safety and Health and Wellbeing, Target Operating Model - System Thinking, Situational Awareness and Production Line Thinking and Outcomes - Regulatory, Customer and Resilience. To be the interface between the Area Delivery Team and the business at a senior level and will be required to manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the Capital programme in line with their business strategy. The project: Our client is one of the largest water companies in the UK, responsible for water and wastewater services in the northwest of England. Their purpose is to deliver their services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all. We currently provide the client with a range of services focussed on programme and project management and are always looking for opportunities to deliver more value through the provision of expert and strategic staff. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: - You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. - You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. - You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: - You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. - You will direct preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties. - You will proactively identify costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients. - Accountability for all aspects of the delivery service within the Capital Programme and team - Lead a direct team of c30 people and indirectly manage >50 people - Manage the Gross Working Expenditure for the area to set targets - Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver investment programmes of circa £100m per annum - Lead and mentor a team of Programme Delivery professionals ensuring delivery to TCQi and ensuring safe delivery whilst maximising efficiencies and achieving business objectives - Develop, promote and maintain a safety culture to deliver excellent Health and Safety performance. - Develop strong relationships with the leadership team to ensure the service being offered meets the Client expectations. - Manage risks and changes at programme level and escalate issues affecting programme / project delivery. - Develop and maintain resource plans to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver the workload. - Review area performance, take appropriate action as necessary and report back to the Capital Delivery director and other executives on a monthly basis. - Ensure compliance with corporate governance. - Work with key stakeholders e.g. PMO to define the Portfolio of Projects to be delivered. - Manage the relationship with the Supply Chain to successfully deliver projects and act as an escalation point for any issues arising from the performance of the contract - Develop and implement an internal and external stakeholder management and escalation plan for the programme of work. - Produce a commercial, programme and quality assurance plan for the programme of work in accordance with UU’s processes and monitor compliance working closely with the PMO / Assurance team. - Delivery of the projects within the programme area to TCQ targets. Integrity - Always do the right thing: - You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. - You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive ide